Build Back Greener? President Biden hints at path ahead for landmark climate legislation

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Build Back Greener? President Biden hints at path ahead for landmark climate legislation

President concedes he may have to break up flagship Build Back Better bill, but expresses confidence key climate provisions can pass

President Biden yesterday acknowledged his flagship Build Back Better bill is highly unlikely to pass in anything like its current form, but insisted that breaking up the legislative package could yet...

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